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inspectto look at something carefully in order to learn more about it or to find problems

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to look at something carefully in order to learn more about it or to find problems

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈspekt/

Korean meaning: 검사하다, 조사하다, 살펴보다

Korean pronunciation: 인**스펙**트

Example Sentences

  • My mom inspects my room like a detective looking for hidden snacks.
  • The mechanic will inspect your car before the trip.
  • He inspects his hair in the mirror for exactly 20 minutes every morning.

inspect

VERB

//ɪnˈspekt//

to look at something carefully in order to learn more about it or to find problems

inspect concept
💡 Concept

to look at something carefully in order to learn more about it or to find problems

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈspekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈspekt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootspect

Origin

From Latin 'inspectus', the past participle of 'inspicere', meaning 'to look at' or 'to examine'. It combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'specere' (to look or see).

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🎵Rhyme

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respect
expect
detect
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom inspects my room like a detective looking for hidden snacks.

The mechanic will inspect your car before the trip.

😄 Fun example

He inspects his hair in the mirror for exactly 20 minutes every morning.

Food safety officials regularly inspect restaurants.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

examinecheckinvestigatereviewsurvey

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookneglect

Related

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